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Betty E. Margeson, 89, of Bethlehem Township, died Tuesday. She was a daughter of the late Earl and Adeline (Johnson) Goldsborough. Her husband, William Margeson, died in 1978. She was a receptionist for Dr. Raymond LaBarre. Prior to that she worked for Magnetic Windings. She was a sergeant in the Womens Army Corps during World War II serving in the European Theater. She was a member of Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, Palmer Township and the Encouragers. Survivors: Two sons, Larry Notaro and Thomas Notaro and his wife Carol; a daughter, Diane Rickoski and her husband, Rick; sister, Sarah Adams; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.

Grover C. Hartzell, 71, of Green Lane, died Thursday, April 16, 2009 in ManorCare Health Services, Montgomeryville. He was the husband of Evelyn Elizabeth (Pierson) Hartzell for 48 years. Born in Red Hill, he was a son of the late Daniel and Louise (Beck) Hartzell. He was a maintenance man for Montgomery County parks division, Norristown. He was a member of Perkiomenville Mennonite Church. Survivors: Sons, Jeffrey Hartzell and his wife, Natasha, of Quakertown, David Hartzell and his wife, Donna, of Green Lane, Timothy Hartzell and his wife, Cheryl, of Green Lane, Gergory Scott Harzell and his wife, Dawn, of Rising Sun, Md.; daughter, Jennifer Sames of Red Hill; brothers, Charles of Green Lane, Dick of Pennsburg; 12 grandchildren.

Thomas James Tom Makoul passed away peacefully in Lehigh Valley Hospital on February 20, 2009 surrounded by his family. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Loretta Makoul and the late Michael Makoul. He was the brother of the late Attorney Richard Makoul and James Makoul. Tom was a graduate of Allen High School and attended Rider University. He also served in the Pennsylvania National Guard. Tom was the creator and owner of Makoul Productions and produced shows and concerts in the eastern region of Pennsylvania for more than 30 years.

Robert H. Bobby Balliet, 75, of Slatington, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009, in his home. He was the husband of Madeline A. (Weiss) Balliet. They celebrated 49 years of marriage last June. Born March 7, 1933, in Slatedale, he was a son of the late Russell and Esther (Morris) Balliet. In 1951, Robert graduated from the former Slatington High School. For 15 years, he was employed by UPS, Bethlehem, as a package delivery driver in the Lehigh Valley area. Also, he performed various types of construction trades, while assisting his late brother Donald in his construction business previously.

Suhaila E. Nimeh, 73, of Allentown died Monday August 11, 2008, at St. Lukes Hospital, Allentown Campus. She was the wife of John M. Nimeh for the past 41 years having married March 12, 1967. Born in Syria, she was the daughter, of the late Elia and Wahibeh (Atiyeh) Jarrah. She was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Allentown. Survivors: Husband; sons, Dr. Michael J., and John, both of Allentown; daughter, Vera wife of Chris Eagle of Allentown; sisters, Hasibeh El-Fahel of Lebanon, Samia Barone and Jamileh Nemeh, both of Allentown; brothers, Fouad, Hessib and Jamil Jarrah, all of Allentown; four grandchildren, Jordan Nimeh, Jacob Nimeh, Julia Nimeh, and Justin Eagle.

Anna Sciarra, 96, of Nazareth, formerly of Allentown, passed away Monday, March 24, 2008, in Gracedale, Nazareth. She was the wife of the late Frank Sciarra. Born in Corinaldo, Italy, Anna was a daughter of the late Dominic and Annunizata (Ciarimboli) Savelli. Anna worked as a waitress for 45 years for the former Walps Restaurant, Allentown, prior to retiring in 1977. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Allentown, where she was active with the Golden Agers and volunteered for many years with the church carnival.

Rashide Makhoul, 87, formerly of Allentown, died Tuesday, March 18, 2007 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Fadel Makhoul. Born in Amar, she was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Allentown. Survivors: Sons, Nabil and his wife, Susie, Sam and his wife, Michelle, both of Whitehall and Bassam and his wife, Sharon, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; brother, Habib Howard of Amar; seven grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Weber Funeral Homes P.C., 502 Ridge Avenue, (www.

Katherine Almassi, 90, of Northampton died Thursday March 6th in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late John I. Almassi. Born July 14, 1917 in Ormrod, the daughter of the late Stephen and Amelia (Rehal) Dobil. Katherine worked at the former Gloria Manufacturing in Slatington for 27 yrs. before retiring in 1970. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northampton, the Apostalship Prayer Group and Friendly Fifties Senior Group. She was a life member of the West End Fire Company in Palmerton.

Elizabeth Morekin, 87, of Cementon, died Wednesday, February 27. She was the wife of the late Steve Morekin, who died April 10, 2001. Elizabeth was born January 8, 1921 in Northampton, daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Bozagany) Bolha. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Cathlic Church, Northampton. Survivors: Elizabeth is survived by daughters, Monica, wife of Robert Serfas, of Allentown, Petrina M. Morekin of Cementon; sons, Daniel M. Morekin of Dauphin, Pa., David C. Morekin and his wife, Helen, of Whitehall, Stephen J. Morekin of Whitehall; seven grandchildren.